Does the lcd function like a viewfinder? Also, does the screen flip out to record video?
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Yes the LCD gives a live view so it works very well as a viewfinder. In other cameras I really preferred the small viewfinder but on this camera the LCD works so well I almost never use the small viewfinder. The screen flips up and down (both for still images and video) but it does not flip out to the side and it does not rotate.
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Yes Kathryn, everything you can do with the viewfinder you can do with the lcd (and more) Yes it does flip out for video but only downward and upward, not sideways.
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Yes, the camera will record video this way, but unless your TV/monitor is rotated as well, all your videos will be rotated 90 degrees. This will have two immediate effects on the people viewing your video: 1. They will turn their heads to the side to try and view the video correctly & 2. They will wonder why in the world you didn't just hold your camera the correct way.Good luck!
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The camera only works in the direction it is pointed, toward the road. It pivots, so you could turn it any direction.The recording is good for about 8 hours before it starts over. The memory is saved in 10 minute increments. So if I notice the actual time of an incident, it is easy to look up later. I have used it over a year and love it
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Yes this camera has a playback screen. It is a very durable camera for kids .
1985818
No, it only has a rear facing camera. But, the camera is does have is decent.
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No it doesn't. But I had no problem using the screen. It's such a compact camera, it almost seems like a hassle to look through a viewfinder.
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Yes, it is (at least for me) always closed when recording, and I only open the display when I need to look through video for playback.
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Q:"Can Sanyo VPC-FH1 camcorder record video with screen closed?"A: The camera automatically shuts off when you close the display. That is probably a good thing, considering there is no optical viewfinder.Q: "how about flipped and closed?"A: Of course it can. Wouldn't that be silly if it couldn't?Q: "Where is the tripod socket? Is it on centerline with lens and reasonably near the center of gravity?"A: It is actually near the front-right of the camera, about a half an inch from the lens. So, rather far from the center of gravity. This is probably because the battery cover takes up nearly 80% of the bottom area of the camera.Any other questions? Q:"Can Sanyo VPC-FH1 camcorder record video with screen closed?"A: The camera automatically shuts off when you close the display. That is probably a good thing, considering there is no optical viewfinder.Q: "how about flipped and closed?"A: Of course it can. Wouldn't that be silly if it couldn't?Q: "Where is the tripod socket? Is it on centerline with lens and reasonably near the center of gravity?"A: It is actually near the front-right of the camera, about a half an inch from the lens. So, rather far from the center of... » Read More Q:"Can Sanyo VPC-FH1 camcorder record video with screen closed?"A: The camera automatically shuts off when you close the display. That is probably a good thing, considering there is no optical viewfinder.Q: "how about flipped and closed?"A: Of course it can. Wouldn't that be silly if it couldn't?Q: "Where is the tripod socket? Is it on centerline with lens and reasonably near the center of gravity?"A: It is actually near the front-right of the camera, about a half an inch from the lens. So, rather far from the center of gravity. This is probably because the battery cover takes up nearly 80% of the bottom area of the camera.Any other questions? « Show Less
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Yes it does. I bought it because of the view finder, but I am finding that the LED Screen is so sharp I rarely have to use the viewfinder even in bright conditions.
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Hi, it was never fully functional. We never got it to the point where it could record. The screen went out 2 weeks later.
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Yes. You can choose to record it while you view it or just view it. Works very well.
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Yes, it has both a viewfinder as well as a rear panel monitor, which sits on a swivel, so it can be turned around either in order to protect it from the elements or for those who simply wish to use the viewfinder.
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No, there is no video record feature. But it plays just about every video file I've ever tried to play on it. I love mine. I use it all the time.
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The screen does not tilt, flip, or reverse, it is totally stationary. The pictures from this camera are absolutely spectacular though!
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The LCD screen flips out and can be rotated 180 degrees all the way around, so you can aim the camera at yourself and see what you're filming.
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I returned my flip ultra 30 minute camcorder because of the inconsistency of the record button. I got another one, and then I had the same problems with the second one. Obvious design flaw.
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I does have a viewfinder, it's small but useful for situations you describe. The LCD screen is very good also, about 1 million pixels vs 250 to 400 thousand for most point & Shoot cameras. The shutter to picture time (or Delay) is excellent, with a good UHS Class1 card, it's as quick as you can get w/o going to a full size DSLR.